Event site launch/land again

caps · Since 23 Dec 2010 347 Posts Obsessed

Is it safe to launch/land at the event site again? I think so. Yesterday, in the high winds there was frequently no one to catch your kite on the sandbar. For my own safety, I'll land on grass where at least someone can catch my kite.

stringy · Since 23 Jun 2006 1735 Posts vancouver XTreme Poster

I had the same question

http://www.portofhoodriver.com/waterfront/schedule.php

the event site rules link is broken.

Kiteboarding is allowed at the Event Site from October 1 - April 30. Please be considerate of all users during this time.

nwkite stickie says sept 15

http://nwkite.com/forums/t-29514.html

The closure will remain in effect through the summer and will revert back to being open for kiteboard landing and launching on Sept. 15.

jasonq · Since 12 Jan 2009 247 Posts hood river Stoked

at the event site on the sign on the sidewalk, it said closed for launching and landing, but on the other sign in the grass it said sept 15-when high water recedes for launch and land.

so open and closed are both right.

ldhr · Since 21 Jul 2009 1489 Posts Hood River XTreme Poster

I say we storm the gates and go for a Guinness world record - most people to launch off the grass and sail one mile.
In order to break Sir Richard's new world record, we need 320 people to kite up to the red buoy above Wells Island and back.
This record belongs in the Gorge.
http://www.kiteworldmag.com/news/the-virgin-kitesurfing-armada-sets-a-new-world-record/

airon^ · Since 07 Aug 2013 290 Posts Durango Obsessed

soon there won't be enough people to break the record. oh shucks...

but maybe we could do 100 people downwinder from Viento? hell, we had almost 50 for the Blowout, and Viento is way more doable.

Scare the s%$* out of the Hatch crew; (love you guys!)

Pepi · Mon Sep 16, 13 1:30 pm

Please see the updated posting on the Event Site user guidelines.

shred_da_gorge · Mon Sep 16, 13 2:10 pm